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Alcohol is a factor in more than half of all fatal fires in Irish homes, according to a new study by the Health Research Board (HRB). The study examined 101 domestic fires between 2014 and 2016 that resulted in 106 fatalities. Of these fatalities, 51% had alcohol in their blood. Data from coroner reports found […]
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Big increases in recorded drug crime outside Dublin
The biggest increases in recorded drug crime countrywide are occurring outside of Dublin. Sizeable increases have been recorded in many locations in Cork, Kerry, Donegal, Sligo, Carlow, Louth, Mayo, Kildare and Westmeath. Garda sources believe higher disposable incomes among recreational drug users combined with a buoyant drugs trade are the main driver behind this rise […]
DNA testing father and child only
DNA testing father and child only is possible when undertaking either a Peace of Mind or Legal paternity test with AlphaBiolabs. DNA testing is used to definitively confirm paternity and name an individual as a father. Paternity tests prove parentage by analysing DNA within samples provided by the family members (from cheek buccal cells). By looking […]
When can a blood test determine gender?
In our latest expert article, we answer some common questions about baby gender testing – including “can a blood test determine gender?” and “how does baby gender testing work?” When can a blood test determine gender? A simple blood test can be used to determine a baby’s sex from just 6 weeks into pregnancy, with […]
Doctors urged to stop over-prescribing drugs
The Medical Council has warned that the over-prescribing of drugs is affecting the safety and wellbeing of Irish patients. The council is seeking to take action at national level, as it believes this issue is negatively affecting the safety of patients. It has warned that doctors who are caught over-prescribing benzodiazepines, z-drugs (sleeping tablets) and […]
Prenatal paternity testing in Dublin
AlphaBiolabs’ prenatal paternity testing is non-invasive, risk-free and available in Dublin. The test can determine whether a man is a baby’s biological father before the baby is born. It can be performed as early as 6 weeks after conception (or 8 weeks after the last period). Because a baby inherits DNA from both of its […]
How accurate are sibling DNA tests?
How accurate are sibling DNA tests? How does the test work? How long do you have to wait for the results? Read on to find out… How accurate are sibling DNA tests? AlphaBiolabs is an ISO 17025-accredited laboratory, meeting the very highest international quality standards. Our expert DNA scientists ensure that your DNA tests are […]
Basketball star banned after drug test reveals he’s pregnant
A US basketball player was suspended after an attempt to cheat at a urine drug test backfired spectacularly. The 28-year-old’s urine sample was found to contain high levels of pregnancy hormone. Donell ‘DJ’ Cooper Jr had a successful career in Europe and had played for AS Monaco for 2 years. In 2017, he was named […]
Flakka blamed for rise of violence on Irish streets
The latest drug craze to have made its way from the USA is being blamed for the rise of violence on Irish streets. The synthetic drug Flakka, also known as gravel or bath salts, is a novel psychoactive substance (NPS) that can be smoked, injected or snorted. Users are said to become overwhelmed with an […]
Dying man convicted of first drug-driving charge
The first person to be convicted of drug-driving in Ireland is a terminally-ill man who has to take over 20 tablets a day. Alan Croghan, a liver transplant patient, suffers from a number of illnesses and has less than 5 years to live. His conviction includes a 4-year road ban along with a €750 fine. […]